Fuel protests continue in Ireland

Protesters have blockaded key routes into Dublin and Galway, leading to significant delays and gridlock.

While the government defends its measures as among the most generous in the EU, opposition parties have labeled the response 'laughable' and 'laughable.' The crisis has highlighted Ireland's vulnerability to global energy shocks triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.

Gardaí have been deployed to clear blockades, but organizers warn that further actions are planned if fuel taxes are not cut further.